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A melanoma that arises from leptomeningeal melanocytes and occurs in childhood.
No clinical trials have been registered for pediatric leptomeningeal melanoma.
14 publications have been identified in PubMed for pediatric leptomeningeal melanoma. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (43%), Case Report / Case Series (43%), and Clinical Trial Publication (7%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 6 | 43% |
Patient case studies | 6 | 43% |
Clinical study results | 1 | 7% |
Laboratory research | 1 | 7% |
Hanus E (2026). [PMID: 42005102](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42005102/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Data assembled from 2 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 8:44 AM UTC
Raljević L (2026). [PMID: 41973363](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41973363/). *Mol Cell Pediatr*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Shah KH (2026). [PMID: 42065770](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42065770/). *Childs Nerv Syst*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Antkowiak L (2025). [PMID: 39760937](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39760937/). *Childs Nerv Syst*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Elsherif Y (2025). [PMID: 40417324](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40417324/). *Radiol Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Sareh S (2025). [PMID: 39872703](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39872703/). *Clin Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Tan XY (2025). [PMID: 41310270](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41310270/). *Childs Nerv Syst*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Babikir HEH (2025). [PMID: 41756229](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41756229/). *Sudan J Paediatr*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Demartini Z Jr (2025). [PMID: 39455004](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39455004/). *World Neurosurg*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Sahm F (2025). [PMID: 39212325](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39212325/). *Neuro Oncol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
AI-curated news mentioning pediatric leptomeningeal melanoma
Updated Jun 10, 2026
Recent studies highlight emerging therapies for pediatric melanoma, focusing on novel treatment approaches and ongoing clinical trials. These advancements aim to improve outcomes for young patients affected by this rare skin cancer.
A case report highlights aggressive infantile melanoma linked to rare BRAF and BCOR mutations in a congenital nevus. This study contributes to the understanding of pediatric melanoma and its genetic underpinnings.